Standing up against persecution
26/02/2009 … A host of Britain's top comedians have called for the Iranian government to respect human rights after seven leaders of the Bahá'í faith who have been imprisoned…
2009 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 26 February 2009
Wed 25 February 2009
New Clue hosts announced
Fry, Dee and Brydon to fill Humph's shoes
25/02/2009 … I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue will be hosted by a revolving team of Stephen Fry, Jack Dee and Rob Brydon when it returns this summer.
Tue 24 February 2009
Rhod and Tim triumph at Chortles
24/02/2009 … Rhod Gilbert and Tim Minchin were the big winners at the Chortle Awards, sponsored by FremantleMedia Enterprises, on Tuesday night, scooping two prizes each.
Shane Richie returns to stand-up
24/02/2009 … Shane Richie has returned to his stand-up roots for a new show for Sky 1.
© Fox Sky gets Simpsons before the US
Special St Patrick's Day premiere
24/02/2009 … Sky 1 is to air an episode of The Simpsons before it is even screened in the US.
Mon 23 February 2009
Gorman saddles up for stand-up tour
23/02/2009 … Dave Gorman is to peform his first live tour in five years - cycling between venues.
Watchdogs rap British Comedy Awards
...but over sponsorship, not jokes
23/02/2009 … The British Comedy Awards have been rapped by broadcasting watchdogs – not for any swearing or edgy gags from comedians, but because of something their sponsor…
Jeffries lands HBO special
23/02/2009 … Jim Jeffries is to star in his own HBO special in the States, becoming possibly the first Australian comedian ever to land the honour.